Modern Vocal Mixing Steps

Modern Vocal Mixing Steps
Learn how to get professional, radio-ready vocals starting with the right recording environment. This blog covers choosing the best mic for your voice, mixing with minimal processing, using EQ, compression, and saturation effectively, and avoiding common digital pitfalls to keep vocals clear and emotional.
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IRDX Core: Make Your Amp Sim Come Alive

IRDX Core: Make Your Amp Sim Come Alive
Why IRDX Core Is the Missing Link in Modern Metal & Thall Guitar Chains Hey everyone, Rey Lynx here! Let’s be real—if you live in the world of modern metal, djent, or thall, you know how hard it is to get that alive, in-your-face tone from just an amp sim and an IR. As a full-time mix engineer and producer bouncing between Metal, EDM, I’ve tried everything under the sun to …
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How I Went From Zero to Full-Time Producer

How I Went From Zero to Full-Time Producer
I’m Rey, a full-time music producer and mix engineer. I started from $0 with just a free DAW, no gear, and a dream in my bedroom studio. I gave myself six months to go all in—producing, mixing, and sharing content. My first breakthrough came through working with Robobun, and client referrals kept growing from there. Now I work full-time in metal and EDM. If you're starting as a bedroom producer, trust the process, stay consistent, and be patient—success in music production takes time, not shortcuts.
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Processed or Raw – Odeholm Drums Nails Both

Processed or Raw – Odeholm Drums Nails Both
Odeholm Drums is a powerful drum VST that combines innovation, high-quality sound, and workflow efficiency. Built by Buster Odeholm, it features two separate libraries: a Processed kit for mix-ready, CPU-light production and an Unprocessed kit for full tonal control. With detailed drum pieces, a built-in mixer, customizable MIDI mapping, and thoughtful touches like a left-handed layout toggle, it’s designed for both speed and flexibility. Whether you're working in thall, djent, metalcore, or even rock, this plugin delivers massive, realistic drums that sit perfectly in a modern mix.
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Why ToneSuite Distant for Modern Metal Is a Must-Have Plugin

Why ToneSuite Distant for Modern Metal Is a Must-Have Plugin
ToneSuite Distant is a must-have plugin for modern metal. It delivers raw, aggressive tones with deep lows, cutting mids, and real cab grit—perfect for deathcore, metalcore, and thall. With rich distortion, dynamic response, and a huge IR library, it feels like a real amp. Whether in a full mix or solo riffing, it slaps hard. Check out the demos on Rey Lynx’s YouTube channel!
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